Waterville, Maine has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 1.7 °C (low) to 13 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1090.7 Millimeters. Waterville is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12.6 °C | -1.7 °C | 77.22 mm |
| February | -11.8 °C | 0 °C | 65.53 mm |
| March | -6.1 °C | 4.8 °C | 77.98 mm |
| April | 0.2 °C | 11.9 °C | 93.22 mm |
| May | 6.3 °C | 18.7 °C | 85.6 mm |
| June | 11.7 °C | 23.6 °C | 101.6 mm |
| July | 15 °C | 26.6 °C | 86.61 mm |
| August | 14.2 °C | 26.2 °C | 89.41 mm |
| September | 9.8 °C | 21.9 °C | 94.74 mm |
| October | 3.8 °C | 14.8 °C | 125.48 mm |
| November | -1.7 °C | 7.8 °C | 96.27 mm |
| December | -7.9 °C | 1.6 °C | 97.03 mm |
| Annual | 1.7 °C | 13 °C | 1090.69 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |